華盛頓州立大學

Biology is the science of life. The study of biology encompasses molecular, cellular, and physiological processes, evolutionary diversity, ecological relationships, and global systems. Biologists study life from prehistoric times to organisms alive today and model how life may change in the future.

SPECIALIZATION TRACKS AVAILABLE

Biology Teaching
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Entomology
Plant Biology

Strengths of the program

Build a strong foundation in the sciences.
Use options to focus on depth and breadth of interest areas.
Courses cover biology, including molecular and cell biology, physiology and development of animals and plants, conservation biology, disease biology, genetics and genomics, taxonomy and systematics, ecology, and evolutionary biology.
Small class sizes in advanced courses.
Opportunities for one-on-one research with biology faculty, including field and laboratory experiences.
Gain skills in research design, data analysis, DNA and cell biological techniques, physiological diagnostics, ecological and environmental assessment, phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis, global complex systems analysis, computer modeling and simulations, scientific writing, and professional communications.
Prepare for graduate and professional schools.
Math, science, and engineering community residence halls with other entering students in shared classes provide opportunities for group study, free tutoring, and computer lab access.
Conner Museum of Natural History and Marion Ownbey Herbarium offer specimens of animals and plants for research and study.

Careers in biology

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A DEGREE IN BIOLOGY:

? Medicine, dentistry, and health fields

? Physical and occupational therapy

? Pharmacology, nutrition, and dietetics

? Veterinary medicine and animal care

? Fisheries and wildlife ecology

? Plant biology, agriculture, and horticulture

? Entomology

? Conservation and resource management

? Environmental assessment

? Ecological restoration

? Biotechnology and genetic engineering

? Forensics and pathology

? Public policy

? Science education

? Science writing and journalism

SKILLS YOU CAN MARKET WITH A DEGREE IN BIOLOGY

? Individual curiosity and scientific creativity

? Research design and data analysis

? DNA and cell biological techniques

? Physiological diagnostics

? Ecological and environmental assessment

? Phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis

? Global complex systems analysis

? Computer modeling and simulations

? Scientific writing and professional communication